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Spain’s used car market has never been more active. In 2026, second-hand vehicle transactions across the country are running at record levels, driven by a combination of rising new car prices, supply chain delays on new vehicles, and an expanding expat population that needs reliable personal transport in areas where public connections are limited or nonexistent. On the Costa del …

There is one mistake that costs expat car buyers on the Costa del Sol more money than any mechanical fault, any hidden accident damage, or any mileage discrepancy. It is not a mechanical issue at all. It is a legal one — and it is entirely preventable.In Spain, a vehicle’s debts do not belong to the seller. They belong to …

When most people think about checking a used car before buying, they picture a mechanic looking under the bonnet, checking tyre tread, and taking it for a quick spin around the block. It is a reasonable mental image — but it is also dangerously incomplete. Modern vehicles are controlled by dozens of onboard computers. Every major system — engine, transmission, …